Having its name derived from the combination between "turban" (the fashion accessory that Moslem scholars commonly wear whilst preaching / giving speeches) and "dictionary", the Turban Dictionary is a glossary that contains terms specific to Islam, including religious practices and concepts such as salah, du'a, and adhan.
To better understand Islamic rituals, I referred to the Turban Dictionary for explanations of key terms and practices.
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Finding a truly rare book in that old shop was as satisfying as ordering a rare steak—both are hard to come by but oh so rewarding!
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When I tried to sign up for band class, they told me I had to be at least 18 years old to play the sax and violins—guess my dreams of being a child prodigy are on hold
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I was craving street food, so I grabbed some takoyaki filled with sausage—definitely hit the spot and way easier to find than the original octopus version!
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My toddler loves the new Alphagen growing-up powdered milk — he thinks the Skibidi Toilet can is hilarious, and I love that it's packed with nutrients!
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Every time Adrian walks into a restaurant, someone jokes about durian being banned—poor guy can't catch a break!
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There are quite a few tactics that Big Tech companies has done to make YouTube an addictive spiritual opium. For example, not providing basic phones alongside smartphones anymore whilst making new Android smartphones come with the YouTube app plumbed without being able to be uninstalled.
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